Mr. Qu looked at the management team of Oriental Investment.

After thinking about it in my head and hesitating for a long time, I finally told them the news.

"He's coming here?"

Upon hearing Mr. Qu's words, Manager Zhang's mouth dropped open in disbelief, and he wanted to confirm it again.

"That's right. It probably won't be long before everyone is more discerning and doesn't say things they shouldn't. If I find out anyone is gossiping, don't blame me for not being sentimental!"

Looking at the people around him, Old Master Qu gave them some instructions, still feeling a little uneasy.

"Don't worry, we will definitely keep our subordinates in check and keep their mouths shut. Please rest assured."

Manager Zhang understood what Master Qu meant, and then looked around at the people around him and assured them.

"I should go too."

Old Master Qu was also impressed by Manager Zhang's efficiency; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to promote him to manager.

After finishing these tasks, Old Master Qu got up and walked outside.

Everyone at Dongfang Investment made way for Mr. Qu. After Mr. Qu passed, Manager Zhang and the others followed behind him and tried to leave.

Everyone saw him off to the door and watched Old Master Qu's car leave before getting into their own cars and leaving.

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The next morning.

Dongfang Xingchen was sitting in the courtyard, watering the flowers.

"Father, I'm back."

Dongfang Shuo, having traveled all night, walked wearily into the garden and saw Dongfang Xingchen there. He approached and said...

"Okay, you're finally back. How was the atmosphere at the bidding office I went to yesterday?"

Seeing that Dongfang Shuo was willing to take the initiative to talk to him, it meant that the other party had returned on his own initiative.

He smiled and asked Dongfang Shuo.

"I secured the project, but it cost me 800 million yuan."

Dongfang Shuo lowered his head with a hint of self-reproach and answered Dongfang Xingchen truthfully.

“It’s alright. The housekeeper told me about these things beforehand. You didn’t shirk your responsibility. That’s my son. It’s just that we earned a little less money. It’s nothing.”

Dongfang Xingchen took it all in stride; compared to money, Dongfang Shuo's character was what he cared about most.

“Father, I also discovered something.”

"Master, I'm back."

Just as Dongfang Shuo was about to report on what had happened at Dongfang Investment to Dongfang Xingchen, the old butler came over and said to Dongfang Xingchen.

Dongfang Xingchen, who was originally listening to Dongfang Shuo speak, was also drawn to the old steward and walked up to him to ask a question.

"Old Qu! What's wrong?"

"I have failed in my duty! Due to the negligence of my subordinates, the company has lost more than one hundred million in profits. I beg you, sir, to punish me."

The old steward, with tears streaming down his face, said to Dongfang Xingchen.

Dongfang Shuo, who was about to bring up the matter, also looked surprised.

I never expected that this old man would take the initiative to admit his mistake.

"Alright, this matter is over now. It's not entirely your fault. Xiao Shuo won the bid. You should go and get some rest."

Looking at Old Qu, whose hair had turned completely white, Dongfang Xingchen, who had originally wanted to say something, was too embarrassed to speak.

He could only pat Old Qu on the shoulder and say.

"Um."

Old Qu received Dongfang Xingchen's forgiveness and left, leaning on his cane.

Before leaving, he glanced at Dongfang Shuo, his eyes carrying a hint of provocation.

"Father, what is this?"

After seeing the old steward leave, Dongfang Shuo quickly went to Dongfang Xingchen's side.

Just as he was about to voice his doubts, Dongfang Xingchen interrupted him.

"This isn't the place to talk. Come with me."

Dongfang Xingchen glanced around and saw that there were other people in the garden. He then spoke cautiously to Dongfang Shuo.

The two went into Dongfang Xingchen's study. After entering the study, Dongfang Xingchen locked the door from the inside.

Then they walked to the bookshelf and, without knowing what they did, the large bookshelf split in the middle, revealing a dark passageway.

Dongfang Xingchen didn't say anything, but took a flashlight and went inside first.

Dongfang Shuo didn't hesitate. After all, this was his father, and he would never harm him. So he followed without hesitation.

"Where am I? I've never been here before..."

After walking for a while, the two finally arrived at a house.

Dongfang Shuo looked around the house, then asked Dongfang Xingchen in front of him.

"Only the heads of the family in successive generations are allowed to enter here. This is the ancestral hall of our Dongfang family, and it is also the safest place I can find."

Dongfang Xingchen looked at the memorial tablets in the room with some melancholy, then turned to Dongfang Shuo and said.

"Father, do you know something?"

Looking at his father, who no longer had the spirited air he remembered from his childhood, but instead seemed to have experienced many changes in life, Dongfang Shuo felt that his father must be hiding something from him, so he asked him.

"Tell me first, what do you want to say to me?"

Dongfang Xingchen knew that his son was trying to trick him into talking, and besides, this matter was dangerous, so he didn't want Dongfang Shuo to get involved. Therefore, he asked him.

If Dongfang Shuo doesn't know about it, then there's no need to tell him.

If Dongfang Shuo already knew, then I would tell him everything.

"I've noticed that Old Qu is acting strangely now. His position among the subordinates has surpassed the authority of our Dongfang family."

Dongfang Shuo did not get an answer, and he wondered if he himself knew the answer.

Then he told Dongfang Xingchen about his suspicions.

"Oh, I see!"

After listening to Dongfang Shuo's words, Dongfang Xingchen stroked his chin and began to think.

“Father! Don’t be a hands-off manager anymore! In a little while, our family business will become an empty shell.”

Seeing that his father was still confused, Dongfang Shuo said to Dongfang Xingchen with some anxiety.

"But my health doesn't allow me to continue working right now. If I were healthy, I would let Lao Qu run the company. Why would I be in such a hurry to bring you back? Do you understand what I mean?"

Dongfang Xingchen couldn't understand what Dongfang Shuo was saying.

Clutching his heart, he spoke to Dongfang Shuo with a hint of discomfort.

“I understand now. No wonder you wanted me to come back and take over the family business.”

Seeing that Dongfang Xingchen seemed to be in pain, Dongfang Shuo quickly stood beside him and supported Dongfang Xingchen's arm.

"Well, as long as I'm here to oversee things, it will be relatively smooth for you to take over the company. If I'm not here, it won't be so easy for you to get into the company."

Dongfang Xingchen had already calculated it, and then told Dongfang Shuo his thoughts.